Murrain

1975Movie55 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

When a mystery illness infects the pigs of a village farmer and a local boy is also taken ill, the villagers try to convince a veterinarian that it is caused by a curse from a woman they believe to be a witch.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
John Cooper
Written by
Nigel Kneale
Produced by
Nicholas Palmer
Music by
Roger Knight

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Facts

July 27, 1975 · 55 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 27, 1975
Runtime
55 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Murrain worth watching?"

Questions about Murrain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Murrain worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Will Murrain scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 7.

Will I feel good after watching Murrain?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.